Latin America

Delcy Rodríguez Reshuffles Venezuelan Military Command Amid Rising Instability

By Economics Desk | January 22, 2026

In a sweeping reorganization of Venezuela’s armed forces, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has appointed new commanders across key military zones, signaling intensified control amid ongoing political turmoil—developments that threaten regional stability and America’s strategic position.

Venezuela stands at another precarious crossroads as acting President Delcy Rodríguez orchestrates a significant reshuffle within the country’s military leadership. Over a dozen senior officers were replaced in vital commands of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), including key border regions adjacent to Colombia—a move that reveals a regime striving to consolidate power amid growing internal chaos. Why This Military Shake-Up Should Concern America The freshly minted appointments place loyalists like Major General Pablo Lizano Colmenter in charge of the Los Andes region, covering Mérida, Táchira, and Trujillo—states critically bordering Colombia where cross-border trafficking and insurgent activity have long threatened...

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